New state airplane purchase advanced
Senators gave first-round approval Feb. 27 to a bill that would authorize the purchase of a plane for state use.
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Bill would authorize independent public schools
Members of the Education Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 25 that would allow for independent public schools. Under
Read MoreCyclists’ rights, routes and signage discussed
Guidelines for a bicycle transportation system in Nebraska would be created under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications
Read MoreBicycle definition could include e-bikes
The definition of a bicycle would be expanded under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications Committee Feb. 25.
Read MoreBill would shift commission focus to water sustainability
The Natural Resources Commission heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill that would restructure the Nebraska Natural Resources Commission to
Read MoreExtensions proposed for Nebraska Advantage Act
A bill that would extend sunset dates for the Nebraska Advantage Act was heard by the Revenue Committee Feb. 26.
Read MoreExpanded grant funding proposed for energy conservation projects
Members of the Revenue Committee heard testimony on a bill Feb. 26 that would expand assistance under the Low-Income Home
Read MoreDMV updates advanced
State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) policy dates would be updated under a bill advanced from general file Feb. 26.
Read MoreAdditional motorcycle lights considered
Motorcyclists would be permitted to display additional lights on their motorcycles under a bill heard by the Transportation and Telecommunications
Read MorePaid sick leave bills considered
Programs giving employees paid leave from work would be created under two bills heard by the Business and Labor Committee
Read MoreGrant, task force on aging advanced
A bill that would create a statewide task force on aging and seek federal grant funds advanced from general file
Read MoreDebit card preauthorization notice proposed
Consumers would be notified of debit card preauthorization hold practices under a bill considered Feb. 24 by the Banking, Commerce
Read MoreInterchange fees discussed
The Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee heard testimony Feb. 24 on a bill that would change the collection of sales
Read MoreBehavioral health internship bill advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Feb. 24 to a bill intended to increase access to behavioral health services in Nebraska. LB901,
Read MoreSchool achievement coordinator proposed
The appointment of a student achievement coordinator was the focus of a bill heard by the Education Committee Feb. 24.
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